1970 Referendum General Election Results

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Referendum: Referendum Bill 20 (Abortion)

Popular Vote

Yes

599,959

56.49%

462,174

43.51%

Turnout

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Election Notes:

An act permitting the termination of pregnancy when performed: (1) By or under the supervision of a licensed physician; (2) within four lunar months after conception upon a woman not quick with child who has resided in this state for at least ninety days prior to termination; (3) with the woman's consent and that of her husband, if she is residing with him, or if unmarried and under eighteen years of age, with her consent and that of her legal guardian; and providing that no objecting hospital, physician or other person shall be required to participate in a termination of pregnancy.

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Source for Popular Vote data: Washington Secretary of State. Washington Ballot Measures Election Results, Washington Secretary of State (http://secstate.wa.gov/elections/) (accessed 21 Jan 2007)
Source for Population data: U.S. Census Bureau.

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